Ayman
For the village in Iran, see Ayman, Iran.
| Ayman | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈɑjmɑn]; eye-man |
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Righteous, blessed, lucky |
Ayman (Arabic: أيمن, also spelled Ayemann, Aimen or Aymen)[1] is a male name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic Semitic root (ي م ن) for right, and literally means righteous or he who is on the right, similar to the Latin name Dexter. It also means right-handed, blessed and lucky. In Pakistan, unlike the Arab countries, Ayman is used both as a masculine and feminine name. This is because of confusion related to popular Islamic woman figure "Umm-e-Ayman", which parents name their daughter after. However "Umm" means mother of, and Ayman was her son. It is also agreed upon by all Arabic and Islamic language scholars to be a masculine name.
Notes
- ↑ Hans Wehr. Arabic-English Dictionary: The Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic.
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